heart disease

LDL may not be as harmful as previously thought, prompting researchers to reconsider the one-size-fits-all approach to cholesterol management.

New legislation is proposed to expand Medicare coverage for heart patients’ dietary counseling.

Some doctors recommend comprehensive treatment strategies that address the cause of disease over the ‘silver bullet’ approach of targeting symptoms.

Olive oil may reduce risk of dementia-related death by 28 percent, study finds. Swapping margarine for olive oil also beneficial.

Here are a few scenarios to consider when deciding whether to take statins for high cholesterol.

Heart disease is the number one killer of Australian men.

Four out of five deaths in Australia have more than one cause, and a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare delves into the data.

A preliminary report of a new study suggests that fasting for 16 hours with an eight hour eating window may cause more harm than good.

In a new study, overweight older adults are having lower cardiovascular mortality than normal-weight counterparts.

Researchers from the University of Sydney found exercising between 6 p.m. and midnight can be good for health.

Contrary to the accepted claim that saturated fat is a main culprit of heart disease, the mysteries are many—and begin to unravel when we look to natural care.

The detrimental effects of high salt intake on the heart are undeniable, but surprisingly, consuming too little salt can also increase heart disease risk.

New large-scale research presents some of the most damning evidence yet about marijuana’s impact on cardiovascular health.

Emerging research challenges the long-held diet–heart hypothesis.

While some factors that contribute to heart disease are well known, studies show a lesser known threat is emerging.

Women had over twice a reduction in risk of fatal heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular event than men.